The hotel is located on world famous Pacific Coast Highway, right across the Newport Bay within walking distance to great restaurants and just a short drive from beaches, world-class shopping, and entertainment.

Latest Irvine Hotel Reviews

Great hotel. Near the airport and access to many other attractions. Stayed here when attending the Angels baseball game. The staff was extremely helpful in helping me arrange the most efficient mode[More]
of travel to and from the game. Hotel is clean and staff is amazing. I highly recommend this hotel. [Less]

By Sundar91362

Good location, busy hotel

I stayed here for a night and had booked a room with two queen beds. Since I am a Spire Elite, they decided to upgrade me to a King suite, but I really needed two beds. Victor at the front desk was[More]
helpful in finding me a room with two beds in what seemed like a very busy evening. The window air conditioner was a bit noisy and not fast in cooling the room that faced the setting sun. Otherwise the room was clean, though basic. [Less]

By pete_c43

Convenient, comfortable, and safe

The hotel is convenient to the airport (about 3 miles). While it appears to be a slightly older hotel it has been kept up well. The room was nice, bed was comfortable, and it was quiet. I got a good[More]
nights rest and left the hotel for the airport just after 5AM. I was harassed in the parking lot by a homeless man who insisted he was suing me and needed some papers that he was going to get if he had to take them from me. As I was wondering if he was going to attack me the security guard pulled around in a van and ran him off. While I would rather have not been harassed, I'm glad that security was paying attention and came to help. Barring that experience which I can't blame on the hotel, it was a very good stay. [Less]

By Sam Kal

Excellent place to relax at a very resonable price

we staid in this hotel for a few days on our family visit vacation.
this hotel is next to interstate I-405, but there is no noise in the room.
Room was a bit small, but sufficient for our need.
Front[More]
Desk personnel were helpful and accommodating.
Our needs were met.
Lobby is in an excellent condition. Clean and inviting. [Less]

By Wavshrdr

Good to very good hotel, let down a bit by the service

I am a lifetime platinum member of a competitor's hotel loyalty program. I have been a high level for IHG the last few years and currently am at the Spire level. Suffice to say I pretty much live in[More]
hotels it seems.
The high points for this hotel are it was exceptional clean and well kept. All common areas were spotless. My room and bathroom were immaculate and no stray hairs so to speak. Another big plus is it has the type of AC system that doesn't run all night regardless of it if actually cooling or not.
Like most Holiday Inns the pillows aren't very good. At least the mattress was nice. Finally they have figured out that people actually need electrical outlets as well.
The downside for me is little recognition given to my status. I don't want someone to "ooh and aaah" or anything like that. Maybe they have lots of people who stay 200 nights a year, I don't know. This is the only IHG hotel I've stayed where I have never gotten an upgrade either.This is one of the reasons why I left the other chain; I felt like I didn't matter even though i was a Platinum Premier (top 3% of all guests).
In general IHG does a much better job of recognizing all the days I spend on the road in some strange city/hotel/bed. I do wish they would do something like guaranteed breakfast for platinums or higher.
One other issue for me is the lack of any sort of electric car charging. C'mon, you are located in Southern California, the epicenter or electric cars, and you have no clue what to do with an electric car! You don't necessarily need a special electric car charger port. Most electric cars have the actual charger WITHIN the car. Just give me a place outside where I can connect with an normal extension cord and i'll use maybe 40 cents of electricity to travel 25-30 miles or so.
This is one area where IHG is WAY behind others; lack of electric car facilities. just point me to a 110 volt outdoor outlet and i am good.
So stay here, HI Irvine South/Spectrum if you want a very clean hotel with mediocre to good service. Each time the rooms have been immaculate. Kudos to housekeeping. Each time service has been inconsistent at check-in.
One other plus I forgot to mention is they do have some decent live music from time to time. The two times I listened I was very pleasantly surprised. [Less]

By Pamelasa13

Perfect Lilttle Hotel

I attended a concert at the Verizon Wireless Theatre and decided to get a hotel room. This place was SO NICE! Great decoration, VERY clean room and nice grounds.[Less]

By FLHTrr

Great facility, friendly staff

The late night staff was great, she checked me in fast!
i was running late and needed sleep. She did what she needed to do and got me on my way. Awesome job[Less]

By shibir

Average

I had made reservation and wasw confirmed but the day before when I call, I was told that it was cancelled. I did not cancel it. I end up getting disable room.[Less]

By Busy Boy

Great service

This is a great place to stay. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Clean rooms and comfortable beds. I work nights and sleep most of the day. I was able to keep my sleeping schedule.[Less]

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